Bartender - Aloft NKC

About the Job

WXYZ Bar at Aloft North Kansas City | North Kansas City, MO

The Aloft North Kansas City is seeking an experienced, energetic, and guest-focused Bartender to join our WXYZ Bar team. We are looking for hospitality-driven individuals who can provide an elevated lounge and cocktail experience while creating a welcoming, upscale atmosphere for hotel guests and local visitors alike.

This is not a standard bar environment - we are looking for bartenders who understand hospitality, professionalism, responsible alcohol service, and the importance of creating memorable guest experiences through both service and atmosphere.

The ideal candidate is confident behind the bar, comfortable engaging with guests, knowledgeable in cocktails and beverage service, and thrives in a fast-paced yet polished hotel environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and other beverages to guests.
• Deliver exceptional guest service with a friendly, professional, and polished demeanor.
• Create a welcoming and elevated bar atmosphere aligned with the Aloft brand experience.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards throughout the bar and lounge areas.
• Accurately handle cash, credit card transactions, tabs, and POS systems.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and follow all responsible alcohol service guidelines and liquor laws.
• Assist guests with menu recommendations and local area knowledge.
• Complete opening and closing duties, including liquor security and inventory procedures.
• Work collaboratively with hotel leadership and other departments to enhance the guest experience.

Qualifications:

• Previous bartending, cocktail lounge, hotel bar, restaurant, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, and beverage presentation.
• Strong guest service and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a busy environment.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Nights, weekends, and holidays required.
• ServeSafe Alcohol Certification or equivalent preferred.

About the Company

KMG HOTELS was founded in 2000 and owned by Jay Koshiya and Sanjay Koshiya. Jay Koshiya is the current Chief Executive Officer, & President. Mr. Sanjay Koshiya is current Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of the company. Today, KMG owns and operates twenty one hotels, representing various franchises like Marriott, Hilton, Inter Continental Hotels Group & Choice Hotels International. KMG has opened six Marriott Premium select service hotels in the last eighteen months and has a number of exciting development projects in the pipeline. KMG Hotels is a company committed to growth by exceeding the expectations of our associates, guests and partners. We strive to create an environment where all associates are valued and respected, and where doing it the "right way" takes precedence over doing it the "easy way." We aspire to be the industry leader in proactively setting standards of excellence in acquisitions, development, ownership and management. Our growth is built on honest business practices, a strong commitment to our associates, progressive sales practices and a dedication to providing well maintained hotels. Hard work, commitment and the spiritual strength of the KMG family have been the building blocks of the KMG Hotels brand. As a premier lodging company that now employs over 800 plus associates, KMG Hotels provides increasing financial strength and stability to our stakeholders-namely our guests, associates and owners.